📌 Tour Details Tour Type: 🏛️ History & 🎭 Culture 🕘 Start Time: 09:00 AM ⏳ Duration: 8–9 Hours 👥 Group Size: 1–19 persons 👨👩👧 Suitable for all ages 💵 Price Includes: 🚐 Transportation Service 🗣️ Guide Service 🎟️ Entrance Tickets 🍷 Wine Tasting 📶 Wi-Fi Onboard 🍬 Local Sweets ❄️ A/C 🚖 Pick-up upon request (in the city center) 📅 Available On: Mondays & Fridays 👨👩👧 Price: 👤 Adults (11+): $35/person 🧒 Children (3–10): $18/person Important: Please wear clothing that covers knees and shoulders when entering monasteries 🙏. Useful Information: 📍 Starting Point: A. Tamanyan Monument near the Cascade Complex ⏰ Please arrive 20 minutes before the tour starts ⚠️ The tour duration may vary due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. For safety, the trip might be changed or canceled in case of bad weather. Ready for a memorable group adventure through Armenia’s history and culture? Book now with Pathfinder Travel! 🚍✨
What to Expect 🏛️🕰️
As the name suggests, this group tour is a treasure trove of exquisite antiques and the rich history of Armenia. If you’re planning an exciting trip with your group, this is the perfect choice! And if you’ve visited before, it’s a wonderful way to refresh your knowledge and discover what you might have missed. 🇦🇲✨
🕍 Khor Virap Monastery – Your journey begins at this iconic historical site just an hour from Yerevan. It offers breathtaking views of the majestic Mount Ararat 🏔️, Armenia’s defining symbol. “Khor Virap” means “Deep Dungeon”, built on the former royal prison in Artashat where Gregory the Illuminator was held for 13 years — a key figure in Armenian Christianity. ✝️
🦅 Birds’ Cave – Next, explore this fascinating archaeological site, famous for its evidence of ancient burial rituals and agriculture. Discovered in 2008, it revealed some incredible finds, including the world’s oldest leather shoes 👞 (over 5,500 years old) and a 6,100-year-old winery 🍇! This site dates back to the Early Bronze Age — truly ancient history.
🏰 Noravank Monastery – Visit this stunning medieval complex set against striking red cliffs. The architecture is breathtaking, and you’ll notice the unique depiction of the Father of Armenia resembling Jesus Christ on the church dome ✝️. Built by the noble Orbelian family — whose graves lie here — Noravank holds centuries of history, including a 14th-century ban on burials inside the church.
🍷 Winery Visit – Take a relaxing break with a visit to a local winery. Savor the classic taste of Armenian wine, sure to delight your taste buds!
Included in the Tour:
🚐 Comfortable minibus transportation
🎟️ Entry tickets to all sights
🗣️ Guide service to enrich your experience